People Spotlights

Student Spotlights

Learning by Doing
1/5/26
Graduate student assistant Jordan Stanford has long been drawn to libraries. Now a student worker in the University Libraries, he’s contributing to projects that bring those historical materials to life for others.
Student Spotlight: Afifa Roja
10/14/25
Friendly, determined and patient. That’s how Afifa Roja, a third-year neuroscience major at UB, describes herself.
It All Happens Here
6/10/25
From the first rush of students in the morning to late-night study sessions, UB Libraries are alive with energy, ideas and innovation.
Sharing Knowledge: A Student Spotlight
5/28/25
Niko Martinez-Saroff is pursuing a master’s degree in school librarianship at UB and will graduate in fall 2026.
A Journey Through Coins of the Classical World
12/10/24
For Nolan Mattison, a well-preserved collection of ancient coins has become the centerpiece of a transformative research journey.

Bill Offhaus: Preserving UB’s past, one question at a time
12/30/25
If you’ve ever needed to confirm a detail about UB’s history—or gone looking for just the right anecdote to bring it to life—chances are Offhaus had the answer. And if he didn’t, he knew exactly where to find it.
Meet Our Visiting Assistant Librarians
12/16/25
VALs play an essential role in the UB Libraries, offering fresh ideas, specialized knowledge, and much-needed support for project-based initiatives throughout the libraries.
Nickie Colello-Klubek Retires After 32 Years at UB Libraries
12/16/25
After more than three decades of making life easier for students, faculty and colleagues, Colello-Klubek is retiring from the Libraries.
Getting to Know Kaylee Swinford, Instruction and Collections Archivist
12/2/25
Swinford works to create an approachable space where students and researchers can discover the rich stories preserved in UB's Special Collections.
One Last Word from Susan Davis...But Probably Not!
11/18/25
When it came time to highlight Susan's many memorable years at UB, we decided that only Susan could best tell her story.

UB Librarians Honored at Celebration of Excellence
11/4/25
Deborah Chiarella, Ophelia Morey and Pamela Rose exemplify the Libraries’ commitment to excellence, service and community impact.
Jake Carlson Earns Tenure at UB Libraries, Advances Data Services and Collections Strategy
8/12/25
The decision recognizes his national leadership in data curation and his strategic contributions to research services.
Carolyn Klotzbach-Russell Awarded Tenure at UB Libraries
8/5/25
Klotzbach-Russell has been awarded tenure in recognition of her outstanding contributions to librarianship, scholarship and service.
Sara Loviza Earns SHRM Certification
8/5/25
Please join us in congratulating Loviza on this outstanding professional accomplishment.
McCormick Earns Tenure for Excellence in Librarianship, Scholarship and Service
7/28/25
The UB Libraries has granted tenure to Amanda McCormick, faculty services librarian at the Charles B. Sears Law Library.